Vaazkkai or Raw plantain is a crowd favourite after potatoes . It is widely used in South Indian cooking . It is a very versatile vegetable and can be used in variety of ways . We can make simple stir fries, or shallow fry with lots of chilli powder and it will taste just like…
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Maavadikaaya bellam pachadi ( raw mango , jaggery chutney )
This dish is close to my heart because One – it was a childhood staple during the mango season. My Nanamma used to make it just for me . Two – it is sweet and Three- there’s no one way to eat it . It’ll be good with a nice kaara kozambu(spicy curry) , or…
Methi mutton kheema (Fenugreek leaves cooked with minced mutton )
As I said before fenugreek leaves have a tendency to add flavour to any dish and it is very nutritious. All the more reason to incorporate it into your everyday cooking . Mutton kheema is a family favourite , and adding methi to it enhanced the taste and everyone loved the new addition . Looks…
Kovakkai poriyal (ivy gourd stir fry)
Kovakkai or Ivy gourd also called Tindora is a nutritious vegetable . It’s known to be a natural source of Thiamine and helps to control blood sugar . There are umpteen nutritional benefits to this humble, oft ignored vegetable . Kovakkai can be prepared in different ways , in stir fries, curries or with other…
Murungai Keerai Kootu ( Drumstick leaves cooked with Dhal)
Murungai keerai kootu is a very delicious and an easy make dish . The difficult part is cleaning the leaves , even the small stalks are known to cause stomach discomfort . I usually get a few bunches during the weekend and clean the leaves and bag it and place it in the deep recesses…
Paneer Methi Gobiii
Cottage cheese cooked with cauliflower and fenugreek leaves A dish full on flavour and nutrition , Paneer Methi Gobi is a simple recipe . You can have it as a side dish with rice or with Rotis . You add some cashew paste and it will transform into an exquisite dish for an elaborate dinner…
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